Chapter 9

Author's note: here is the first instalment of the fast forwarding. I hope it makes sense and you enjoy. the italic writing at the beginning is to represent a flashback.

Standing as far away as possible in school campus, Maura stood watching the ceremony for the seniors graduation start. Even though she was out of view, Maura stood in a very casual dress sense, to be more specific sweat pants and a baggy jumper so that she would not be recognised by anyone. To add to this she had her usually honey blonde hair pinned up and sunglasses so no one could see her face.

She was out on bail and still awaiting her trial which was starting in less than a month. She was hoping Jane would not be put under pressure for it and that she could leave school and start college with no negative thoughts and achieve what she had dreamed of doing.

Watching each student one by one step on the platform to receive their diplomas, Maura spotted her. Her Jane. She didn't look as happy as Maura thought she would be for graduating but had more of a relieved expression on her face taking the diploma and shaking the principals hand. Smiling a little to herself, Maura took a photo to remember Jane's special day in which she was hoping would be one of many. As everyone stood to clap and congratulate, Maura turned and walked away proud of her Jane.

Looking around at the audience in front of her Jane could not help but feel de ja vu as she was once again graduating but this time as a cop. Seeing Angela grinning away in the ground, Jane looked over awkwardly at Barry who had also managed to succeed in the police academy. In return Barry gave a grin of his own knowing exactly why Jane was looking worried and it had something to do with Angela inviting nearly everyone she knew to come to see Jane get her certificate.

Once again Maura was there at the back with the same distance as last time. The only thing that had changed was it was now 7 years later. 7 years in which she had spent in jail and her hair was no longer the blonde it was but a chocolate brown. Even standing watching Jane, Maura did not know whether she should make herself known or if there were going to be people to recognise her considering the amount of cops around the place.

Maura had gotten out of jail nearly 3 weeks ago but was still probation meaning she was not allowed anywhere near Jane or she would be sent straight back and she definitely did not want that. Her time inside was not at all pleasant for her and a time she would rather soon forget. Watching Jane repeat the same actions as her school graduation, Maura smiled noticing that this time Jane was happy, so happy she was glowing. Taking a photo of Jane's 2nd special day a day that was probably more special than the first, Maura headed back out to the street feeling happy herself for the first time in years because Jane had done it.

Jane had caught Barry coming out the police cafe at reception and ran a little catching up to him and taping his arm.

"Hey frost have you got the search warrant sent through yet we need to check out this house who knows what this guy is keeping inside..my bet is another body"

"Okay Jane I know your egger to get this guy but I just got in...I've not even been to my desk yet I'll let you know as soon as"

Nodding Jane headed inside the lift with him upstairs to homicide.

Checking to make sure nothing important was left at her desk, Jane headed to the luetenient's office to find out how much time left her and Barry had left to solve the case before it was passed on to someone else.

Looking up from his desk, Cavanaugh noticed the determined look on Jane's face.

"Rizzoli don't panic you got until then end of tomorrow okay get that guy put away you hear me"

"Yes sir"

Turning back round to the door Jane stopped hearing Cavanaugh call her name again. No matter what message he would give, hearing him say 'Rizzoli' still gets Jane all worried in case she was in trouble as she has only been a cop for a month. Looking back at him Jane tried to not give off any expression.

"Sir?"

" Here's a letter for you I don't know who it's from ..maybe it's to do with this case..why don't you go find out maybe you can solve this case sooner"

"Okay sir thank you"

Heading out the office, Jane reads the letter asking her to meet at the park, grabbing her suit jacket to look more formal in case of needing ID to show she is a cop, Jane walks to the lift informing Barry on the way she may need support and would inform him if she does.

Entering entrance 3 to the park, Jane heads over behind the tennis court to find the annomonous person checking inside her jacket on the way to ensure she has her gun handy in case. Looking over, Jane sees the back of a woman who was quite petite and seemed fragile in her small frame and her hair tied up in a messy bun although glowing at the same time. Waiting to see if she was going to turn round to talk, Jane stands still frowning as the woman did not move or look round. Clearing her throat Jane stated.

" Detective Rizzoli can I help you with anything..have you witnessed anything ma'am?"

Biting her lip, the woman turned round taking off her sunglasses and gaining a shocked frozen Jane in front of her.

"Maura?"

Maura looked at her hugging her arms not sure of what she should do but smiling a little.

"Hello Jane"

Jane immediately walked up to her pulling her into a hug getting teary.

"Oh my god..it's you"

"Yes...it's me"

Feeling relieved at jane's reaction, Maura hugged back tightly before Jane let go of her to look at her.

"Look at you ..your hair ..where's the blonde gone?"

"Had to change it"

Still amazed Maura is standing in front of her Jane smiles.

"I like it..it suits you"

"Unlike the dress sense?"

Maura nodded looking down at herself in jeans and a baggy jumper which was hidden by a leather jacket.

"You still look as beautiful as the last time I saw you to me"

Watching Jane take hold of her hands, Maura looks around un sure in case anyone sees. Jane picks up on this and let's go.

"Sorry... I just missed you so much"

"I missed you too..I mean look at you ..you're a cop and all older.."

"You did?"

"Did what miss you? Of course I did you was all I could think about inside you kept me going"

Jane smiles at her.

"I thought you would get out of prison and leave the country or something I know what you said in that letter at the beginning but that was 7 years ago I thought by now you would hate me as this was all my fault I got you in trouble.. I thought you would of left and forgotten me as we never got to see each other once"

"Jane..."

Rubbing Jane's arm to reassure her Maura looks around again.

"come on let's get out of here ..and talk properly in private"

Nodding Jane followed her out and back to her 'new' apartment she had got since being in prison. Part of Jane was worried. What were they going to talk about? And what exactly happened to Maura in prison?.